John is a neuroscientist who has been working on a visual prosthesis to restore sight to the blind for over a decade. He runs a research laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School with funding from national and international institutions, both public and private. Born in the US to Greek immigrants, he has strong ties with Greece and works to improve and promote scientific research there. He is honored to serve on the board of AFBG.

Our Mission

The American Friends of the Blind in Greece identifies, acquires, and delivers the best possible resources and opportunities available to organizations in Greece, dedicated to improving the lives of Greece’s blind and severely sight- impaired people.

American Friends of the Blind in Greece is a tax exempt charity under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

American Friends of the Blind in Greece: Our Vision

The American Friends of the Blind in Greece works toward a day when blind and severely sight-impaired people in Greece have access to the best possible support and opportunities available to blind people worldwide.

2017 The Need Continues

After decades of slowly improving circumstances for the sightless in Greece, conditions for the blind have taken a drastic downturn as a result of the faltering economy of Greece. If you have ever considered helping to improve the lives of others less fortunate than you, now is the perfect time to act.